6 Stages of Estrangement Grief - An Overview - Episode 1 of 7

When Our Adult Children Walk Away

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Are you cycling through your emotions at warp speed? Are you angry in one moment and crippled by sadness in the next? Are you feeling helpless and hopeless? Wondering if life will ever be good again? Are you embarrassed to tell your friends, or perhaps your friends begin to pull away when you tell them about your broken relationship? In this episode, I provide an overview of the six stages of estrangement grief. Disbelief, Anger, Despair, Acceptance, Transformation and Maintenance.

This episode is the 1st segment of a 7-part series.
Footnote: Since this recording, the first stage of the Estrangement Grief Cycle has been renamed from Denial to Disbelief. This is due to the differing aspects of grief related to death vs aspects of grief related to estrangement. Please listen to Episode 4 to hear a more extensive explanation of the differences. Thank you.

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The continuum of estrangement discussed today can be found at https://www.togetherestranged.org/levels-of-estrangement.

The stories, examples, reflections, and perspectives shared in this podcast are based on my professional work as an estrangement coach and my personal estrangement journey. Any examples, characters, or stories referenced are either drawn from my own lived experience or represent a composite of multiple real-life situations shared with me over time. The intention of this podcast is not to accuse, label, or defame any individual but to provide insight, validation, and support for those navigating the complexities of family estrangement. All opinions expressed are my own and are shared with you, the listener, from a place of healing and learning.